Michael Settepani, LPC, LCMHC

Michael Settepani is a licensed counselor with three years of professional experience, working to help people navigate stress, anxiety, motivation challenges, self-esteem concerns, confidence issues, and depression. He is licensed to practice in Georgia and South Carolina and holds the credentials LPC and LCMHC - LPC stands for Licensed Professional Counselor and LCMHC stands for Licensed Clinical Mental Health Counselor, both indicating formal clinical training and state licensure.

He focuses on helping clients cope with life changes by creating an open and nonjudgmental space where thoughts and feelings can be expressed freely. His approach emphasizes collaboration and practical support, guiding clients as they explore patterns, build coping strategies, and identify steps toward meaningful change.

Settepani recognizes that seeking help takes courage and frames therapy as a process of empowerment. He works to support and encourage each person’s goals for a more fulfilling and happier life, offering steady guidance as clients take the first steps and continue along their path to improvement.

Evidence-Based Approaches for Online Support

Michael Settepani uses evidence-based therapeutic techniques tailored to each client’s needs. One approach focuses on identifying and reframing unhelpful thought patterns - helping clients examine beliefs that contribute to anxiety, low mood, or low self-esteem and replace them with more balanced perspectives. Another approach emphasizes practical skill-building, teaching coping strategies and behavioral changes that reduce symptoms of stress, panic, and depression and improve day-to-day functioning.

Finding the right therapeutic approach is part of the work itself. He collaborates with clients to determine which methods fit their goals, preferences, and life circumstances, adjusting the plan as progress is made and priorities evolve.

Online therapy with Michael is offered through video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging, providing flexibility for different schedules and comfort levels. These options make it easier to connect from home or on the go, maintain continuity of care during life transitions, and access consistent support when it is needed most.